Martens often cause major, expensive damage to houses, roofs and cars. Therefore, homeowners strive to keep martens away from their properties and buildings. Since this isn't easy, it's not uncommon to go to an exterminator. Find out below what costs to expect and what alternatives you have.
How much does marten removal cost and what alternatives are there?
The cost of removing a marten varies depending on the provider: hunters and foresters often offer free help, while exterminators charge an hourly wage between €80 and €150. Alternatively, martens can be driven away using home remedies, technical devices or live traps.
Who will help remove martens?
Martens are very stubborn tenants and often come back, even after they have disappeared for several weeks. If you can't handle the problem on your own, you can get help. But where?You can inquire at these points:
- Exterminator
- local hunter
- Forester
How much does it cost to professionally remove a marten?
Depending on who takes care of the removal, different costs apply. Foresters and hunters often do the work for free. For exterminators, an hourly wage of €80 to €150 can be expectedA slightly cheaper flat rate may be charged for the first visit. Since getting rid of a marten can take several visits, the costs can be significant. Find out exactly what you plan to do beforehand and, if possible, set an upper limit.
The cost-effective alternative: drive away martens yourself
If you would rather try to drive away the marten yourself, you can choose from various home remedies such as:
- Citrus scents,
- Dog or cat feces or urine,
- Cat or dog hair,
- Toilet stones,
- Mothballs
- and other scents that martens can't stand.
Tip
In order to really successfully get rid of a marten permanently, it is advisable to combine several home remedies.
In addition, there are a number of products available from specialist retailers such as:
- Ultrasound devices,
- Marten sprays (you can also make your own),
- High voltage devices,
- Devices that emit light
- and many others.
The best option: catching martens
Martens may not be killed, but may be caught with a live trap. This is the best way to get rid of a marten. It is important that the trap does not smell like humans, otherwise the marten will avoid it. You can find out more about how to catch a marten in this detailed guide.
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Be careful, closed season
Martens must under no circumstances be caught during the closed season. At this time the female martens have young who would starve if the mother were caught. Violations will be severely punished.
